Front Brake Lever Free Play Adjustment - Yamaha Virago XV125S Owner's Manual

a
b
1 2
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
4. Loosen the locknut at the
clutch lever.
5. Turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction a to
loosen the cable.
6. Loosen the locknut at the
crankcase side.
7. Turn the adjusting nut at the
crankcase in direction a to
increase free play or in direc-
tion b to decrease free play.
8. Tighten the locknut at the
crankcase and the clutch lever.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
a
b
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
c. Free play
Front brake lever free play
adjustment
The free play at the front brake
lever should be 2 ~ 5 mm.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. Turn the adjusting bolt in
direction a to increase free
play or in direction b to
decrease free play.
3. After adjusting, tighten the
locknut.
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c
8 Check the brake lever free
play. Be sure the brake is
working properly.
8 A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the brake
system. This air must be
removed
brake system
motorcycle is operated. Air in
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the system will cause greatly
diminished braking capability
and can result in loss of con-
trol and an accident. Have a
Yamaha dealer inspect and
bleed the system if necessary.
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2
3
by bleeding the
4
before the
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